UN-HABITAT
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Level: Beginner
Session language: English
Co-Delegation (Pairs)
Topic
Managing Rapid and Unplanned Urban Growth: Building Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Cities
Committee Overview
Rapid urbanization can intensify housing shortages, pressure essential services, increase environmental risk, and deepen inequality when growth occurs without effective planning.
Delegates will consider coordinated policies for housing, mobility, public services, climate resilience, and meaningful community participation so that urban development benefits all residents.
Preparation Tips
- Research your assigned country’s or delegation’s position thoroughly.
- Prepare a well-structured position paper that clearly explains that position.
- Review the rules of procedure and practice formal debate.
- Use the official Study Guide as the starting point for further research.